Baked Potato Soup

My oldest daughter and I were watching a video on youtube and decided we wanted potato soup. Then we promptly forgot. A few weeks later we both remembered it and she decided she wanted to try this recipe. It was soo good! I can't wait to have this again. So simple and delicious on a cool evening.

               Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients:

        6 large Baking Potatoes

        1 medium Onion, chopped

        1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth (add more if needed)

        4 Tbs Butter

        3 cloves Garlic, minced

        1/2 tsp Black Pepper

        1 tsp Salt

        1 cup Heavy Cream

        2 cups Sour Cream

        Scallions

        Shredded Cheese

Directions:

1. Cut the potatoes into small cubes. (You can peel them but my family prefers the peels left on.)
2. Place potatoes & onion in a soup pot with enough water to cover. 
3. Cook covered on med-high until fork tender (about 15 minutes).
4. Drain.
5. Return to the pot and mash (mash as much or as little as you like).
6. Add chicken broth, butter, garlic, and salt and pepper.
7. Return to medium heat and bring to a boil. STIR CONSTANTLY!!! This will pop pretty badly - so don't get burned! 
8. Add extra broth if the consistency is too thick. 
9. Reduce the heat to med-low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes. (We only let it simmer for about 5 min and we're constantly stirring).
10. Add heavy cream.
11. Bring to a boil -- stirring frequently.
12. Once it's to a low boil, reduce heat to low and cover.
13. Simmer for a couple of minutes.
14. Remove from heat.
15. Add sour cream.
16. Return to low heat and stir until the sour cream has heated through.
17. Top with scallions or cheese.

Enjoy!

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